How to get rid of visceral fat: Best cooking oil to use to reduce the harmful belly fat

HOW TO get rid of visceral fat: When it comes to shedding the dreaded belly fat most emphasis is placed on the food one eats. Diet is integral when it comes to losing visceral fat, so when it comes to cooking, what's the best oil to use.

Visceral fat is essentially a build-up of intra-abdominal adipose tissue, meaning it’s fat which is stored deeper than normal belly fat. Visceral fat wraps around the major organs including the liver, pancreas and kidneys. The fat does more than just increase a notch on the belt, it could also have devastating consequences on your health. When it comes to the oils used in cooking, what is the best for reducing the harmful belly fat?

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What the studies say

In a study with the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of health, the effects of medium-chain triglycerides on weight loss and body composition was investigated.

The study noted: “MCT’s may result in weight loss through increased energy expenditure and lipid oxidation.”

The study concluded that replacement of Long Chain Triglycerides (LCT) with MCTs in the diet could potentially induce modest reductions in body weight and composition without adversely affecting lipid profiles.

However, further research is required.

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How to get rid of visceral fat: Eating healthy, exercising using coconut oil can reduce belly fat (Image: Getty Images)

As some of the fatty acids in coconut oil can reduce appetite and increase fat burning, it may also help a person to reduce their belly fat.

The MCTs present in coconut oil appear to be especially effective at reducing belly fat. It’s worth noting that coconut oil is still high in calories and should be used sparingly.

Coconut oil is not a wonder drug meaning it won’t compensate for a poor diet.

The best way to get rid of belly fat is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, getting enough exercise and using coconut oil over other unhealthy oils.